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“Motives matter because people matter” from #highroadleadership 💙 John C. Maxwell book holds my #mondaythoughts on #leadership #eduleadership #leadHERship 🤩 A must read #TXed #1LISD #BaylorLeads #WeLeadTX #NBCTstrong #TCWSE

Great day spent at Woodland High School! Their enthusiasm for making this school year the best ever is beyond exciting. Amazing things ahead for the Bobcats! ⁦Joseph Garner⁩ ⁦ALSDE Office of School Improvement⁩ ⁦@woodlandhighschoolbobcats⁩ ⁦Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT⁩ ⁦Bianca Shepherd, NBCT⁩

I am proud to join Alabama's National Board Boot Camp today. Over 293 educators joined online; the majority of these individuals are seeking certification or renewal. Check out the stats and research...and find your people!

Congratulations to President Elect Luke Lawson (F-Alabama), Vice President Elect Nick Frazier (N-Alabama), and Chief of Staff Morgan Frazier (N-Alabama)— these Alabamians have captured the top leadership positions at American Legion Boys Nation 🎉

Here is our NBCT Queen, Dr. Melissa Shields! #NBCTStrong

“In AL we are turning ‘tests’ into ‘testimonies’!!!” … We ARE gap-standers for CHILDREN! #1 for Math Growth #3 for Reading Growth Highest Graduation Rate & college Readiness in state history! Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT #NBCTStrong

Proud Alabama NBCT #ALNBCTBootCamp #NBCTstrong @nbpts

So thankful for leaders who share their learning! EL Summit, sponsored by Jefferson County Schools, was the best experience- great PD, resources, and collaboration, and I even won a book! 📖 😁 Thanks for the invite! Tanya Crockett Lari Valtierra Maria Franco ALSDE English Learners ALSDE Office of Student Learning

Thank you to our District 5 ALSDE Board Member Tonya S. Chestnut for joining today's Alabama NBCT Boot Camp at Alabama State University. She spoke with such heart and conviction about the impact accomplished teachers are making in our great state. #NBCTstrong #ALNBCTstrong

The latest stop on the 2025 Health and Physical Education Summer Conference tour was a fantastic! We explored a variety of games, behavior management strategies, and STEM in the Gym activities. Thank you to all our participants and presenters! Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT Sean J. Stevens ASAHPERD

“Leadership is what you do with your passion! Teachers are our leaders!!” Jeff Norris 2024 AL Teacher of the Year #ALNBCTBootCamp #NBCTStrong

The Alabama NBCT Bootcamp was a success! The Regional Inservice Center Directors worked for months to plan and implement the event!

ALSDE eLearning Sessions start September 3! HartselleSchools , Athens City Schools , Athens State , Morgan County Schools Alabama , Cullman County Schools , Cullman City Schools , Lawrence County BOE , Limestone County Schools , Oneonta City Schools , Blount County Schools , Decatur City Schools , Alabama Principal Leadership Development System , ALSDE Office of Student Learning

I spent much of today planning with some of Alabama’s best—current and former Alabama Teachers of the Year. Their insight, heart, and unwavering dedication to students continue to shape our state in powerful ways. When teachers lead, everyone wins. 🍎 #ALTOY

Had a fantastic time presenting on Foundational Wellness to Escambia County Schools today! They are ready for the new year! AlabamaMTSS Sean J. Stevens Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT

ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative, ALSDE engaged Montgomery Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction Department with an overview of student- centered coaching and the roles of ARI and the LRS. ALSDE Office of Student Learning ALSDE Office of Extended Learning (OXL) Dr. Angie Pelton Henry D. Tellis Karen Winn Vickie Chappelle ALSDE Educational Technology Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT ALSDE Office of School Improvement ALSDE Educational Technology

Had such a great time hanging out with the Madison County Physical Education teachers today! It was an incredible day! ASAHPERD Sean J. Stevens Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT

I had the absolute pleasure of spending the morning with the Lee High and New Century feeder patterns—what an energizing kickoff to what’s sure to be an incredible year for their students! What made it even more special? It was completely teacher-led and student-focused. 🍎👏

Honored to speak to Marion County’s incredible educators at their #BackToSchool Institute. Their theme, “Dream On,” was the perfect way to launch a new year full of possibility, purpose, and promise. Here’s to a new school year where we dream boldly for Alabama's children! ♥️🙏